Air pollution Electric cars are greener than petrol cars – but they’re not perfect Switching to electric cars is essential, but it’s not enough. Our transport system needs a rethink. by Paul Morozzo September 11, 2020
Nature and wildlife 18 animals that became extinct in the last century Humans have already driven many plants and animals extinct. Their story is as a stark warning of what species might still be lost. Let's meet 18 animals that went extinct… by Helle Abelvik-Lawson September 10, 2020
Oceans Only 5 out of UK’s 73 offshore marine protected areas moving towards conservation targets, Greenpeace report reveals After revealing that supertrawlers spent 5590 hours fishing in UK offshore protected areas in the first half of 2020 [1], a new Greenpeace analysis has found that only 5 of… by James Hanson September 9, 2020
Fishing Bright blue seas: the need to properly protect our offshore Marine Protected Areas New Greenpeace analysis has found that only five of the UK’s 73 offshore protected areas ‘may be’ progressing towards conservation targets. Just two offshore protected areas have long-term site condition… September 8, 2020
Climate change Indigenous leader demands Tesco drop forest destroyers in video appeal at supermarket’s HQ Download Sônia Guajajara’s full video appeal plus images of today’s peaceful direct action here: https://media.greenpeace.org/collection/27MZIFJLGPN40 This morning, activists delivered a powerful video appeal from the heart of… by Alison Kirkman September 7, 2020
Air pollution People don’t want more traffic – so why is the government spending £27bn on roads? The coronavirus lockdown gave the UK a chance to experience low-traffic, clean streets – ideal for safe cycling and walking. So why is the government spending £27 BILLION on new… by Sam Wockner September 4, 2020
General How supermarkets can halve plastic packaging Supermarkets are under pressure to reduce plastic, but last year they produced more of it than ever. It doesn’t have to be that way though. Greenpeace has released a plan… by Jack Bullett September 1, 2020
Plastic UK supermarkets can halve throwaway plastic by 2025 by reducing plastic across 54 grocery categories Supermarkets could make big cuts to the amount of plastic waste they produce by zeroing in on just a few ‘problem products’ responsible for a big chunk of their plastic… by Alexandra Sedgwick September 1, 2020
Plastic Unpacked: how supermarkets can cut plastic packaging in half by 2025 Despite scientific evidence and mounting public pressure, UK supermarkets are putting more plastic on their shelves than ever. This report outlines how supermarkets can achieve a minimum 50% reduction in… August 28, 2020
Plastic How to make a reusable facemask – and why you should Facemasks are now compulsory in many public places around the UK, and pandemic-related plastic pollution is on the rise. Here are two ways to make your own washable, reusable mask… by Helle Abelvik-Lawson August 28, 2020
